Pest Advice Blog

Rodents may not seem like inherently dangerous creatures, but because they can spread dangerous diseases through their droppings, it is best to keep mice and rats out of your home. Unfortunately, they often manage to infiltrate houses and start …

Winter brings cold weather, lots of precipitation and a shortage of food in the natural world. Humans avoid these problems with warm homes, sturdy roofs and a full pantry. Unfortunately, these are just as attractive to critters looking for a safe …

Spring, summer, and fall bring all sorts of pests out of hiding as they forage for food and fight for survival. While most humans can live without interfering or interacting with many insects and wildlife, wasps seem to be looking for trouble. If …

If you’ve spotted a few wasps around your property, it’s tempting to tackle the trouble yourself. After all, how hard could it be to take out a handful of these buzzing bothers? While that level of confidence is admirable in most situations, taking …

It gets cold in Toronto during fall, winter, and parts of spring. It is common for homeowners to burn firewood to cozy up their living spaces. Unfortunately, bringing firewood indoors may also invite unwelcome pests. Carpenter ants may burrow and …

Bed bugs are pests that seem to strike fear in a population, not because they carry or spread disease — the insects are not known transmitters of health issues. The primary reason people can’t stand bed bugs is that they are a nuisance and spread …

Protecting your home from pests is a year-round endeavour, but many pests thrive inside houses during the fall season. When the temperature dips and the weather turns crisp, many pests enter homes to seek out shelter. Homes often have numerous …

Having to hire a bed bug exterminator in Milton to get rid of an infestation can be a bit of a shock. You may think that, because your home is clean and tidy, you are safe from an infestation of any insect, including bed bugs. Unfortunately, bed …

Halloween is a time for spooky fun for the whole family. However, many people find that, after the holiday, they are facing the genuinely frightening situation of a rodent infestation. Resolving this problem requires rat removal in Toronto, but what …

Most people receive numerous packages every month. With the rise of platforms like Amazon, it is nothing for people to do all their essential shopping online, having it conveniently shipped to their homes. While the convenience is nice, homeowners …

Many people find apartment living preferable to homeownership because they do not have to concern themselves with typical maintenance responsibilities, such as pest control. Still, renters may have to cope with the effects of a carpenter ant …

Halloween is a wonderful time of year for families and individuals who love the spookiness of the season. While spider decorations are welcome in October, the real thing is less so. Spiders may be good for the environment, but they are not good for …